Choosing the Right Project Management Training

Project management is one of the most in-demand skills across industries and across the country.
Whether you are just getting started in your project management career or you have years of experience, we have a project management training program for you.
Of course, choosing a project management course is a big decision.
To help you decide which University of Arizona course will help you meet your career goals, we've created a comparison of our popular project management courses: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep and the Project Management Certificate course.
Project Management Training Options | ||
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| Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep | Project Management Certificate |
Designed For | Experienced project managers who plan to take the PMP exam | New project managers who want to learn essential project management skills |
Class Format | Attend in person or live online | Online with optional weekly live mentor-led group sessions |
Class Length | 1 week, 40-hour intensive course | 10 weeks (6-8 hours per work plus optional weekly group sessions) |
Meets PMI requirements for project management training | ✔ (35 hours toward PMP certification) | ✔ (23 hours toward CAPM certification) |
Certifications | ✔ Prepares participants to take the PMP exam. PMP exam cost is not included in course cost. | ✔ Includes optional Jira Software Essentials Associate certification |
Exam Preparation
| ✔ Designed to prepare participants for the PMP exam. | Meets PMI requirements for project management training. However, it is not specifically an exam preparation course. |
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Quick Links
- Which project management certification is right for you?
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep course
- Project Management Certificate Course
The Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.